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Academic’s cryptocurrency research named best paper at accountancy conference

Raphael Jankeeparsad, a senior lecturer in the Department of Accounting and Auditing at the University of Zululand (UNIZULU), is overjoyed after winning the Best Paper award at the Southern African Accounting Association (SAAA) International Conference, held early this month (July) at the Emperors Palace in Johannesburg. For Jankeeparsad, the award was an unexpected achievement as

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Academics’ Book Suggests Potential Benefits of Recycling Waste for Construction Use

Two academics from the Department of Chemistry at the University of Zululand (UNIZULU) have published an academic book that analyses the current waste management challenges in the country and proposes potential solutions that can have a positive spin for the construction industry. Waste-to-Profit Volume 2 was published last month (June) and is authored by Dr

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Academic’s Paper Lauded Internationally

A University of Zululand (UNIZULU) academic’s probe into the current experiences of lecturers in South African technical and vocational education and training (TVET) colleges post-apartheid has recently earned her recognition in a reputable international journal. Dr Zanele Buthelezi, a lecturer in the Department of African Languages and Culture, was named Runner-up for the Paper of

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Incorporating value systems in research

The University of Zululand (UNIZULU), through its Community Engagement office, held a three-day workshop last week which was aimed at capacitating staff with appropriate community engagement skills and principles of community-based research (CBR). Held at the Bon Hotel in Empangeni, the workshop was centred around participation in and execution of CBR. The topics of discussion

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Taking community engagement to new heights

The Department of Creative Arts at UNIZULU recently held one of a kind community engagement event at the department’s Drama Theatre. The event was intended to monitor and find solutions concerning challenges and halting issues that are faced by societies in the province of KwaZulu-Natal. During the event, participants shared their experiences and engaged in

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UNIZULU welcomes the newly appointed Director: Financial Services

The University of Zululand is proud to welcome its recently appointed Director: Financial Services, Mr. Khabiso Madlala. He is in possession of B. Compt (Honours) qualification, and is a registered Chartered Accountant, CA (SA). Mr Madlala has acquired extensive finance experience both in the private and public sector. He joined the University of Zululand as

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